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Men from the BIG EAST Conference play during the second round of the BIG EAST Men's Golf Tournament Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Riverton Pointe Golf Club in Hardeeville, S.C. (BIG EAST/Photo by Stephen B. Morton)
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Butler Men Take Second at World Golf Village Collegiate

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Butler posted a runner-up finish at the World Golf Village Collegiate. All five Bulldogs finished among the Top 35 in the 100-player field.
 
The event was shortened to 36 holes with Monday's suspended play being completed Tuesday morning. The event was played at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla.; Eastern Kentucky University served as the host.
 
Will Horne led the charge for the Bulldogs, finishing in a tie for 11th at four-over 148. Horne's second round Monday (which was completed Tuesday) featured four birdies on the 7,000-yard King and Bear course.
 
Leo Zurovac and Logan Sutto were among a group that tied for 21st at 151 (+7). Derek Tabor and Johnny Creamean finished in a tie for 35th at 154 (+10).
 
North Florida captured the team title at 577 (+1). UNF had the three top finishers in the field, including Brett Schell, who won the event by seven strokes. His 36-hole total was eight-under 136.
 
Butler put together rounds of 305 and 297 to move into second place. The Bulldogs' total of 602 (+26) was two shots better than both Embry-Riddle and Bellarmine. There were 16 teams in the field.
 
THE BULLDOGS:
T11) Will Horne, 74-74—148 (+4)
T21) Leo Zurovac, 77-74—151 (+7)
T21) Logan Sutto, 78-73—151 (+7)
T35) Derek Tabor, 78-76—154 (+10)
T35) Johnny Creamean, 76-78—154 (+10)
 
The Bulldogs will have several weeks off from competition before next playing in The Indy at Gibson Bay, which will be hosted by Eastern Kentucky University.
 
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